Lead Software Architect

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:

At Crowe, you have the opportunity to build a fulfilling and impactful career. We value your unique contributions and prioritize your well-being, providing the flexibility you need to balance work and life moments. With over 80 years of experience, we focus on delivering exceptional service through innovation in our audit, tax, and consulting sectors. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of our industry through cutting-edge ideas and technology.

Job Description:

In your role as a Lead Software Architect on Crowe's Digital Audit product team, you will be instrumental in transforming audit services for the future. You will oversee the architecture of a cloud-native platform, collaborating closely with product, engineering, and technology leaders to implement scalable, secure, and innovative solutions.

Your expertise in software development, combined with a strong leadership presence within a scaled Agile environment, is crucial. You will advocate for the strategic integration of AI in the platform while mentoring your teams for responsible software delivery.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Digital Audit product team to design and enhance the platform using the Microsoft technology stack and Azure.
• Define and maintain the architectural direction through a clear technical roadmap, demonstrating the business value of architectural investments.
• Work with Product Leadership to refine epics and features, ensuring that they are technically feasible and scalable.
• Ensure a robust architectural runway that enables continuous and predictable value delivery from teams.
• Lead by example in the adoption of AI-powered development tools, enhancing productivity and code quality across the team.
• Embed quality, security, and performance considerations early in the development process.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and other technology teams to meet firmwide standards for security and reliability.
• Explore emerging technologies and provide guidance when new approaches add significant value.
• Proactively track and reduce technical debt to maintain a healthy and adaptable platform.
• Mentor and coach engineering teams, elevating design quality and engineering practices.

Technical Skills Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise or SaaS applications with the Microsoft technology stack and .NET.
• At least 5 years of experience in data modeling and business intelligence.
• Strong proficiency in Angular and TypeScript.
• Proven track record leading cloud-first development initiatives on Azure.
• Hands-on experience with AI solutions, including Azure Document Intelligence and Azure AI Foundry.
• Experience in architecting within a scaled Agile environment.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar tools for work item management and version control with Git.
• Deep understanding of DevOps principles and deployment automation; experience with Azure DevOps pipelines is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming and common design patterns.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams.
• Experience in complex software projects requiring cross-team collaboration.

Preferred Skills:

• Background in Financial or Accounting data.
• Experience with Power BI and large-scale data analytics.
• Familiarity with Synapse.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Certifications:

• Preferred certifications include Azure, Microsoft development, or other relevant credentials.

We expect candidates to embody Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship, acting with integrity and ethical standards at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Crowe is not sponsoring work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role considers various factors such as skill sets and experience, with a reasonable estimate of $129,500.00 - $325,500.00 per year.

Our Benefits:

Your exceptional experience at Crowe begins now. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package because we know that great people make a great firm.

How You Can Grow:

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive environment that values diversity. You will have regular meetings with a Career Coach to support your career goals.

More about Crowe:

Crowe is one of the largest public accounting, consulting, and technology firms in the U.S. recognized as one of the best places to work. We utilize our extensive industry expertise to serve a wide array of clients worldwide.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination of any type. We are committed to evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria.

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